James iredell waddell july 3, 1824 march 15, 1886 was an officer in the united states navy and later in the confederate states navy. Also included are special types of floating batteries and harbor defense. What would have happened if the confederacy won the civil war. In actual service it was a butternut brown, and on those fellows. O eternal lord god, who alone spreadest out the heavens, and rulest the raging of the sea. Historically speaking, the confederate states of america seal patch portrays what would have been the great seal of the confederate states of america had history played out differently. Hello, i wanted to point out to those interested that after a long gestation i managed to complete my book on the confederate navy. The civil war naval history explodes into life on the pages of civil war navythe magazine, a magazine about a timehonored era. With georgias admission to the confederacy, savannah, under lt. Oct 21, 2009 thats not much of a navy is what you think. Greens name to the cs senate for confirmation as a surgeon in the csn 08311861 surgeon, csn. Introduction list of major classes and types a ships b ships c ships d ships e ships f ships g ships. Confederate and historical flag patches flag patches.
Part of a jewelry set necklace, hair comb, two bracelets, two earrings, and two cuff links made from buttons off confederate army and navy officer uniforms. The southern states were allied by expediency but were as disparate among each other. The navy of the confederate states csn was the navy of the confederate states of america. The confederate states marine corps csmc was a branch of the confederate states armed forces during the american civil war. Confederate states navy csn embroidery patch measures 3. The following interesting and instructive article was prepared for the times by mr. George hill has not added any memorials to this virtual cemetery. In 1862, the confederate war department purchased 14 vessels and converted them into lightly armed ships to defend the mississippi river in cooperation with the confederate navy. This is a list of ships of the confederate states navy csn, used by the confederate states of america during the american civil war between 1861 and 1865. The confederate states naval academy was established at richmond, virginia. It was responsible for confederate naval operations during the american civil war, fighting against the u. Dr daniel smith green 18111864 find a grave memorial. The two major tasks of the confederate navy during the whole of its existence were the protection.
The committee further report that the digest in question, extended to embrace the military and naval laws of the present session, can be procured, ready for the. Confederate department of the navy seal patch flag patch shop. Confederate department of the navy seal patch the navy of the confederate states csn was the naval branch of the confederate states armed forces, established by an act of the confederate congress on february 21, 1861. One of the most attractive and iconic confederate buttons with c. Confederate flag is removed from south carolina state house in 2015. Incredible confederate state navy cuffsize button in outstanding condition and beautiful gilt. Included are some types of civilian vessels, such as blockade runners, steamboats, and privateers which contributed to the war efforts by the csn. The naval officers would be trained here before getting there commission.
The civil war is often considered a soldiers war, but life in jefferson davis navy acknowledges the legacy of service of the officers and sailors of the confederate states navy. Click the patch to return to the activity home page. The navy of the confederate states csn was the naval branch of the confederate states armed forces, established by an act of the confederate states congress on february 21, 1861. Shows a crossed cannons with fouled anchor design on a lined field with csn below. Navy department, 1 january 1864 bold letters indicate images within this site to view.
Navy ensigns, pennants, and jacks, 18611863 navy ensigns, pennants, and jacks, 18631865 navy rank flags cs navy signal flags ensigns of the confederate states revenue service cs navy regulations involving flags return to the confederate flags home page. The navy of the confederate states csn was the naval branch of the confederate states armed forces, established by an act of the confederate congress on february 21, 1861. The confederate states naval academy was an undergraduate academy in richmond, virginia of the confederate states of america that educated and commissioned officers of the confederate states navy. The confederate navy in europe is an account of the confederate officers and officials who went on missions to britain and france to buy ships for the cs navy, and to support csn operations on the high seas, such as commerce raiding. About perfect and will not set you back a thousand dollars. Confederate states navy regulations involving flags. Tattoos to be beaten and colors to be hoisted, when. Confederate navy ensigns, pennants and jacks, 18631865 confederate navy rank flags list of confederate states vessels ensigns of the confederate states revenue service confederate states regulations involving flags signals for use of the navy of the confederate states. Upgrade your style with confederate states navy tshirts from zazzle. Savannah, later called old savannah, was formerly the steamer everglade built in 1856 at new york, n.
Prefixes in this forum are used to denote a persons gender, as well as their affiliation with the union or the confederate states, csgray for confederates, usblue for union, and their rank at the time the civil war ended, which applies to the majority of men gold stars apply to ranks of general, silver eagles to union colonels, 3 silver stars to confederate. He joined the united states navy as a midshipman in september 1841, and later graduated from the united states naval academy. After the confederacy established itself in 1861, the elected president, jefferson davis appointed stephen mallory as his secretary of the confederate navy. Confederate department of the navy seal patch flags georgia. The jackets made by the confederate navy were practically similar, but gray in color. Non dug 16mm twopiece button with no dents, pushes, or damage, and has a perfectly straight and solid shank. When the sun sets at or after six oclock, tattoo shall be beat at nine oclock in the evening, and the colors be hoisted at eight oclock read more. Nonetheless, historian raimondo luraghi offers the fullest account to date of the souths naval activity. Confederate states navy a virtual cemetery find a grave.
Hunley submersible craft of the confederate states of america may have played a small part in the american civil war but its role in the history of naval warfare was something considerably more important. The confederate states navy csn was the naval branch of the confederate states. Official statutes and journals of congress of 18611865 are contained herein and are, for the most part, still binding upon the confederate states of america as is the ratified c. American civil war confederate states navy csn cutlass by. At least for the first 18 months, the blue cloth that was available and what they had managed to requisition or import from overseas was used. This ironon applique can be sewn on or ironed onto jackets, sleeves, jeans, hats, backpacks, and more. Maffitt was born at sea on a ship bound for new york city, his parents having emigrated from ireland. Well i hate to break the news to you but all told the confederate states navy had a total of 218 vessels. Mar 03, 2015 a tribute to the brave men, and the ships, of the confederate states navy csn and the confederate states marine corps csmc, who fought to break the union blockade of the south, and to harass. The cs naval academy was established by an act of the congress of the confederate states on april 21, 1862 and graduated a number of midshipmen. Register of the commissioned and warrant officers of the confederate states navy confederate states navy research center, mobile, alabama. By the time that she arrived, ice was forming in patches and unlike the sturdy construction of the. Midshipman james morris morgan, confederate states navy, c.
History of the confederate states navy from its organization to the surrender of its last vessel. It was established by an act of the confederate congress on march 16, 1861. Jan 19, 2018 there is some information available about cs naval uniforms. The navy of the confederate states csn was the naval branch of the. Jan 16, 2016 confederate states navy the navy of the confederate states csn was the naval branch of the confederate states armed forces, established by an act of the confederate congress on february 21, 1861. The two major tasks of the confederate navy during the whole of its existence were the protection of southern. John wilkinson was born in norfolk, virginia on november 6, 1821. Confederate states navy csn embroidery patch charleston. Navy could never achieve equality with the union navy, so it used technological innovation, such as ironclads, submarines.
He was a lieutenant and captain in the confederate states navy csn during the american civil war. Confederate states navy csn civil war button, non dug. Lincoln shot to avenge the execution of john yates beall of the confederate states navy you heard it here first. I served in the united states navy and have a strong passion and love of vessels and the sea.
During the rest of that year he served at the norfolk navy. In poetry and romance the confederate uniform is gray. All of our patches have a heat seal backing so you can iron them on. It was responsible for confederate naval operations during the american civil war. We can only hypothesise in total but we can start with a few likely variations. Confederate states navy plates, bowls, cups and dinnerware. These unused gilded brass buttons, intended for use on confederate states navy regulation uniforms, feature anchors atop crossed cannons with the acronym csn below. Approved for three hundred and twenty two dollars and eight cents, and ordered to be paid by geo h oneal asst paymaster c. The pay of the officers of the confederate navy was based on a sliding scale, regulated by the length of service and the occupation of the officer, as was the law in the union service. Maffitt, csn, was commissioned by the confederate states navy. Introduction list of major classes and types a ships. Csn and csmc prisoners who died at elmira prison camp in ny buried woodlawn national ceme. Confederate states navy csn uniforms uniform insignia.
Confederate stone fleet appendix ii, annex iv back to the danfs online main page. Naval academy from virginia in 1841 and graduated in 1847. Very rare civil war confederate states navy csn officers uniform tunic. Confederate navy shirt fans of the confederate states navy and the battles between the ironclads during the american civil war are going to love this shirt. He became a midshipman in the navy in january 1812, saw action during the war of 1812 and in the barbary campaign that followed. Confederate states navy tshirts confederate states navy t. I edited it through and it will be available in a few days, the book has 205 pages and is in italian, but contains over thirty uniforms tables, with the double language italianenglish for the caption and description.
A history of the confederate navy is probably the only important book on the u. List of ships of the confederate states navy wikipedia. The navy of the confederate states csn was the naval branch of the confederate states armed forces, established by an act of the confederate states. About as crisp as the 1860s strikes but this one has the firmin back mark from the 1880s. Flags of the confederate states navy confederate flags. History of the confederate states navy from its organization. Edgerton, right, gets a hug from a man in front of the south carolina. Its stupendous struggle with the great navy of the united states. Porter, chief constructor of the confederate states navy. Navy and marine prisoners who died at point lookout, maryland.
While both the french and british navies had launched large oceangoing iron plated warships with large caliber guns in 1860 and 1861, the real potential of armored warships was to be demonstrated most convincingly in america during the war between the states. Naval cutlass for sale available antique confederate. Confederate navy prisoners who died at fort warren prison, boston harbor, mass. At the time the south had no ships capable of challenging the united states navy s frigates. She was purchased early in 1861 by the state of georgia and converted into a gunboat for coast defense. Later, she was captured by the united states navy and became the first uss teaser. People united states captain josiah tattnall, confederate states navy, 17951871 josiah tattnall was born near savannah, georgia, on 9 november 1795. Payne, first commander of the confederate submarine h. Confederate states navy csn china pieces in red trim with csn insignia from confederate states ship alabama donated by admiral semmes to one mrs. The confederate states navy csn was the naval branch of the confederate states armed forces established by an act of the confederate congress on february 21, 1861. As this is a worldwide experience, we would like to hear from persons around the globe as the confederate navy stopped at many ports and had a worldwide crew.
Confederate states navy signal flags cs navy signal flags rogers patent signals us navy signal flags return to the cs navy page return to the confederate flags home page. The csmcs manpower was initially authorized at 45 officers and 944 enlisted men, and was increased on september 24, 1862 to 1,026 enlisted men. He received a confederate navy commission as a first lieutenant in june. Civil war that was first written in italian and then translated into english. All items charleston confederate embroidery emblem isle of palms military palmetto and moon pirate sc flags south carolina us marine corp uss south carolina palmetto guard flag embroidery patch. Hunter davidson, born in the district of columbia in 1827, was appointed to the u. Though few official items of clothing from the confederate states navy survive, this set of twentyfour buttons remains in its original packing. Civil war navythe magazine, published quarterly, was launched in 2012 to explore and describe in detail the naval history of the conflict and more fully underpin its military role and importance. Confederate navy creation confederate navy civil war states. The csn was under the command of the confederate states department of the navy, a government organisation which also dealt with matters concerning the confederate states marines and the confederate naval air service. Blockaderunning, first use of ironclads and torpedoes, and privateer history. Apr 03, 2020 confederate department of the navy seal patch the navy of the confederate states csn was the naval branch of the confederate states armed forces, established by an act of the confederate congress on february 21, 1861. Commander robert baker pegram, csn, civil war, norfolk station. Regulations for the navy of the confederate states 1862 chapter iii general regulations article 17.
For csn collectors and reenactorsitems for sale uniform shoulder straps, hat devices, books etc confederate marine officer burial locations see if you can find some of these and send them in. Prayer for the officers and crews of the confederate states navy. When his state seceded the union in april 1861, davidson left the u. I believe this is a good example of confederate navy jacket. It was responsible for confederate naval operations during the american civil war 18611865, fighting against the union navy united states navy. By june 1861 he was a lieutenant in the confederate states navy csn, and assigned duty in charge of coastal defenses at lamberts point, norfolk, with a battery of 6 32pounder guns.
Very rare civil war confederate states navy csn officers. He was commander of several blockade runners, including the css robert e. Confederate states navy signal flags confederate flags. I certify the above bill to be correct in all its particulars. Wright, at the urging of fellow members of the united confederate veterans, led an initiative in 1921 to obtain military records of approximately 6,000 men who served in the confederate states navy. Csn prisoners paroled at alexandria, louisiana, 1865. Baton rouge, east baton rouge parish, louisiana, usa. This is the official web page of the confederate states of america. Hunter davidson, csn, she was used by the confederate naval submarine battery service to plant.
As a former us navy officer who expressed interest, he was automatically offered a commission in the virginia service. Assorted confederate navy topics confederate states navy. John newland maffitt february 22, 1819 may 15, 1886 was an officer in the confederate states navy who was nicknamed the prince of privateers due to his remarkable success as a blockade runner and commerce raider in the u. Media in category confederate states of america navy rank insignia the following 20 files are in this category, out of 20 total. Flag patches, confederate flag patch, historical flag patches. One could say confederate naval uniforms were similar to union naval uniforms or that both navies in general followed the standard world view of navy uniforms. From hampton roads to the bering sea, the confederate states navy served valiantly, and in fact was the last organized command to cease hostilities when the confederate raider css shenandoah, after circumnavigating the globe, sailed into british waters in november of 1865, and struck her colors. Manned by army personnel, they were under the overall command of capt. James iredell waddell, confederate states navy, supervised her. Confederate states navy simple english wikipedia, the free.
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